- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbana, IL
M L King Jr Elem School
Federal NCES profile for M L King Jr Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173996004012
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M L King Jr Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 322
- students enrolled
M L King Jr Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Jr Elem School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996004012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
M L King Jr Elem School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 173996004012 · Urbana, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbana High School (1,176 students)
M L King Jr Elem School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
M L King Jr Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbana High Sc
Urbana High School
1,176 students
- Urbana Middle
Urbana Middle School
877 students
- Yankee Ridge E 404
Yankee Ridge Elem School
404 students
- Dr Preston L W 399
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
399 students
- Leal Elem Scho 373
Leal Elem School
373 students
- This school 322
M L King Jr Elem School
322 students
What this shows M L King Jr Elem School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How M L King Jr Elem School compares
M L King Jr Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Asian 18.9%
White 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, M L King Jr Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Urbana Sd 116 reports $20,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M L King Jr Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M L King Jr Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Urbana
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yankee Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Leal Elem School
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas Paine Elem School
Standard public school
324 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about M L King Jr Elem School
How many students attend M L King Jr Elem School?
M L King Jr Elem School has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbana, IL. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M L King Jr Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at M L King Jr Elem School is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M L King Jr Elem School?
The largest demographic group at M L King Jr Elem School is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in Urbana, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M L King Jr Elem School?
M L King Jr Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does M L King Jr Elem School rank among elementary schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Jr Elem School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Urbana on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbana Sd 116?
Besides M L King Jr Elem School, Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students), Urbana Middle School (877 students), and Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students). See the Urbana Sd 116 district page for the complete list.